Arlette Johnson Email & Phone Number

Virginia, United States

Manage the People Operations of 300+ multi-state team and ensure that the department upholds IGF’s mission, values, and culture with all staff members. Work with the executive team to develop and drive forward a people strategy across the company; will be the leader in driving change management for all things “people,” whether moving manual processes to digital or educating staff on new resources. Develop, implement, and enforce IGF personnel policies; routinely monitor staff members to ensure proper regulation of HR policies. Prepare, maintain, and update policy manuals and the IGF employee handbook. Draft and circulate company-wide communications to keep staff members andmanagers apprised of new HR initiatives and/or updated policies. Participate in leadership/management meetings to develop and discuss organizational procedures and policies.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Expert in the ability to drive organizational effectiveness to advance the company’s vision and provide guidance to management teams in HR matters, directing staff on HR functions, and developing, interpreting and implementing policies and procedures according to federal and state laws and regulations. Highly skilled in bringing balance and simplicity to Human Resources processes and effective at articulating processes to staff and management. Developed full HR division bringing it into compliance with all Federal and State regulations. Defined and achieved functional excellence in human resource programs and corporate-driven HR initiatives. Manage benefits and compensation, recruiting/talent acquisition, performance management, organizational development and strategic planning. Provide counsel, coaching and training to managers in the areas of employee relations, goal setting, people and performance management, and career development. Manage the Intern program with students at GW University, Univ. of MD, Howard and Catholic Universities. Promote positive employee relations and communications by effectively counselling and bringing about amicable conflict resolutions

Established full HR department for emergent Alaska Native Corporation. Created company strategic recruitment and selection plan and process. Hired exempt and non-exempt employees from Executive level to Laborer working class. Worked with Business Development Team and Managers to forecast hiring needs. Worked with union contracts and employees to ensure compliance with regulations. Authored and established company policies and procedures manual. Coordinated company equal opportunity programs to achieve diversity goals. Developed company strategic training and organizational development plan to meet personal, professional, and organizational needs of company employees. Established and executed new hire orientation process. Oversaw compensation programs to ensure regulatory compliance and competitive salary levels. Designed performance management tools. Directed the administration of benefit programs to include: health, retirement, death, disability, and unemployment. Evaluated and recommend improvements to benefit programs. Provided pragmatic and consistent guidance and advice to managers on grievance, attendance, disciplinary, and performance issues. Recommended and maintained an organizational structure and staffing levels to accomplish company goals and objectives. Evaluated company culture and provided recommendations on changes to accomplish company goals and objectives. Developed and managed annual budgets for the division and performed periodic cost and productivity analyses. Established and implemented short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Developed and advised managers of training programs available to enhance employee portfolio. Developed curriculum and trained managers and staff in customer service, diversity and conflict resolution. Worked with the Board of Directors to provide intern training and work placement for Alaska Native Intern program.